Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Abbo, Internist in La Jolla, CA?
Where did Dr. Abbo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center | Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program 1
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Is Dr. Abbo board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Abbo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2007
What languages does Dr. Abbo speak?
Dr. Abbo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Abbo typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Abbo diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Abbo. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Dense Breasts
- Dense breast tissue
- High breast density
- Fibroglandular breasts
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9230: Dense breasts, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unclear Mammogram
- Mammography
- Mammograms
- Inconclusive breast screening
- Mammogram needs further testing
- Uncertain mammogram result
ICD-10 Codes:
- R922: Inconclusive mammogram
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Abbo typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Abbo may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Abbo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Abbo accept my insurance?
Dr. Abbo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 454-9045 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abbo accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Abbo in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Abbo's office located?
Dr. Michelle Abbo's Primary Practice
7334 Girard Ave Ste 203
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-9045
What hospitals are Dr. Abbo affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Abbo has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Abbo's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abbo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184844581.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abbo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abbo
What is Dr. Michelle Abbo's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.